Complicated Hospital Course Research Articles

Оцінка інформативності клініко-інструментальних та лабораторних показників у виявленні активності патогенетичних факторів, асоційованих зі змінами перебігу інфаркту міокарда в період воєнного стану

The aim – to establish markers of clinical and functional state development in patients with acute myocardial infarction inherent in wartime.Materials and methods. A cohort of 133 STEMI patients was examined (77.4 % men, 61.7±0.9 years). Part of the patients (group 1) was hospitalized from February to May 2019 (n=87), while the other part of them (group 2) was hospitalized in the period from February 24, 2022 to May 2023 (n=46) within the first 24 hours from the development of symptoms (average time of admission 5.2±0.4 hours). In order to eliminate discrepancies in indicators, which with a low probability are related to the action of wartime factors, comparable samples were made from groups 1 and 2 (52 patients and 17 patients, respectively). Comparison of groups was carried out based on clinical and anamnestic and laboratory parameters of the first day.Results and discussion. At the admission to the hospital, markers of a specific clinical and functional state in patients with STEMI due to the influence of wartime factors are: level of leukocytes > 13.0 · 109/L, monocytes > 0.5 · 109/L, lymphocytes > 1.2 . 109/L, triglycerides > 1.63 mmol/L, heart rate > 76 beats/min, as well as criteria made up of these indicators (in particular, products of the level of monocytes or lymphocytes, the level of triglycerides and heart rate, as well as the 7-component scale, which takes into account heart rate, ESR, glucose and triglyceride levels, as well as the number of monocytes, lymphocytes and platelets). Moreover, the increase in the number of monocytes is not associated with hospital complications in these patients. Instead, the level of triglycerides, the number of lymphocytes and platelets are directly related both to the influence of wartime factors and to the complicated hospital course of STEMI.Conclusions. The influence of wartime factors in patients with STEMI is combined with the response to myocardial damage. It leads to an increase in the risk of a complicated course of the hospital stage, as well as to specific clinical and laboratory changes. These changes make it possible to recognize the impact of wartime factors and patients at high risk of hospital course of myocardial infarction.

6728 Bilateral Adrenal Hemorrhage: Cause Or Consequence?

Abstract Disclosure: M.N. Rayan: None. R. Horner: None. A. Valenciaga: None. L.E. Ryan: None. Introduction: Before the advent of the CT scan, bilateral adrenal hemorrhage was primarily discovered post-mortem in patients who had succumbed to sepsis, burns, or anticoagulant therapy. Today, non-traumatic hemorrhage is recognized as an infrequent, yet potentially lethal diagnosis causing clinical deterioration in acutely ill patients. Clinical Case: Our patient is a 64-year-old-male with a medical history of Myelodysplastic Syndrome initially presented to an external ED with abdominal pain. CT abdomen revealed hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, and new bilateral adrenal masses—absent in an MRI conducted a year earlier. He was treated conservatively and subsequently discharged. Two weeks later, he returned to the hospital with severe right sided flank pain. His hemoglobin and platelet counts dropped from 11.5 g/dL and 309 K/uL during the previous ED visit to 7.7 g/dL and 80 K/uL, respectively. Additionally, his PT/INR, PTT, fibrinogen, and D-Dimer levels were elevated. A repeat CT scan indicated a significant enlargement of the right adrenal mass, raising suspicion of adrenal hemorrhage. He was appropriately transfused, and a BM biopsy was performed to evaluate for acute transformation of underlying MDS. Cortisol levels were monitored daily for adrenal insufficiency. A complicated hospital course ensued marked by worsening anemia, thrombocytopenia, and coagulopathy, accompanied by high fevers and new-onset atrial fibrillation. Mixing studies showed absence of a factor inhibitor ruling out acquired forms of Hemophilia. Infectious workup including fungal and viral serologies returned negative. A PET scan revealed several small hypermetabolic hypodense liver lesions, and hypermetabolic activity diffusely in the spleen, and adrenal glands leading to suspicion of metastasis. Results of the BM biopsy returned revealing hypercellularity, with aggregates of hemosiderin-laden macrophages replacing the bone marrow space with associated necrosis. Worsening abdominal pain with hematochezia prompted an endoscopy, confirming a diagnosis of metastatic melanoma. Concurrently, seizure activity and altered mentation led to a head CT, revealing new metastatic lesions that confirmed the rapid progression of the disease. Subsequently, the patient was transitioned to comfort care and passed away. Clinical Lesson: It is crucial to review the various causes of adrenal hemorrhage, understand the challenges associated with interpreting adrenal imaging, emphasize the need to monitor adrenal function, and consider the occasional necessity for tissue sampling. In this clinical scenario, metastases with hemorrhage were the most likely etiology. The causes of adrenal hemorrhage are not always apparent; in this presentation, the consequence of the underlying disease state ultimately led to the initial presenting symptom of abdominal pain. Presentation: 6/2/2024

Assessing racial disparities in gender-affirming surgery utilization and hospital-level experience

Racial and ethnic minority groups, as well as gender minorities seeking gender-affirming care and surgery have historically had difficulties with healthcare access and experience. The intersection of these two groups may result in deficient healthcare for patients of minority racial and ethnic groups seeking gender-affirming surgery. The present study sought to explore differences in gender-affirming genital surgery experience by race. The 2018-2021 Healthcare Utilization Project National Inpatient Survey was queried for gender-affirming surgeries. Demographic, inpatient safety, and hospital-level characteristics were collected. Results were stratified by race and evaluated for significant differences. A total of 4,605 patients were included in the study, 3,345 patients were identified as White (73%), 320 as Black/African American (7%), 485 as Hispanic/Latino (11%), and 110 as Asian/Pacific Islander (2%). Black/African American patients experienced a higher rate of inpatient medical complications than the overall population (1% vs. 3%, P=0.004) and had a longer length of stay (3 vs. 5 days, P<0.001). The highest total charges were observed among Black/African American patients ($130,873, IQR $119,235, P<0.001). Black/African American patients also less often experienced routine discharge (94% vs. 81%, P<0.001) and more often required a higher level of care upon discharge, such as home health care or transfer to another facility (6% vs. 17%, P<0.001). While the healthcare population is becoming more diverse, healthcare disparities still exist among non-White individuals receiving gender-affirming genital surgery. The present data suggest that Black/African American patients receiving gender-affirming genital surgery have more complicated hospital and discharge courses, and experience higher total hospital charges.

Solitary extramedullary plasmacytoma of the lung with rapid transition to multiple myeloma : A rare case report and brief literature review.

Solitary extramedullary plasmacytomas (SEPs) are disease entities characterized by the local proliferation of neoplastic plasma cells, representing less than 6% of plasma cell tumors. They typically produce monoclonal immunoglobulin and are usually found in the head, neck, and, less commonly, in the lungs. SEP, in rare instances, can transition to multiple myeloma (MM) with an estimated risk between 8 and 31%. We report the case of a 72-year-old woman who sought medical attention at the emergency department due to acute onset dyspnea and syncope. Laboratory results revealed elevated creatinine, hypercalcemia, and anemia, all of which were absent at a hospitalization three months prior for tuberculosis. A chest x-ray showed a right upper lobe opacity, and a computed tomography (CT) scan demonstrated an apical lung mass with calcifications. A CT-guided needle aspiration of the mass indicated SEP. Bone marrow biopsy subsequently confirmed MM. The patient was admitted to the intensive care unit and treated with chemotherapy; however, following a complicated hospital course, she died. SEPs are an exceedingly rare form of malignancy with the potential for conversion to MM. Although the likelihood of transformation to MM in months is rare, we call for attention to the possibility of such transition and the clinical prognosis of patients with SEP. Prompt and aggressive treatment is essential, and this, to our knowledge, is the first case of conversion to MM in less than four months following the initial diagnosis of SEP of the lung.

MOGAD Presenting Atypically with Severely Elevated ICP and Meningoencephalitis: Severe Complicated Hospital Course Followed by Return to Near Baseline (P9-14.013)

MOGAD Presenting Atypically with Severely Elevated ICP and Meningoencephalitis: Severe Complicated Hospital Course Followed by Return to Near Baseline (P9-14.013)

Arterial hypertension in infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia following surgical repair

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) and cardiac dysfunction are established comorbidities of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). However, there is very little data focusing on arterial hypertension in CDH. This study aims to investigate the incidence of arterial hypertension in neonates with CDH at hospital discharge. Archived clinical data of 167 CDH infants who received surgical repair of the diaphragmatic defect and survived for > 60 days were retrospectively analyzed. Blood pressure (BP) values were averaged for the last 7 days before discharge and compared to standard BP values for sex, age, and height provided by the AHA in 2004. BP values reaching or extending the 95th percentile were defined as arterial hypertension. The use of antihypertensive medication was analyzed at discharge and during hospitalization. Arterial hypertension at discharge was observed in 19 of 167 infants (11.3%) of which 12 (63%) were not receiving antihypertensive medication. Eighty patients (47.9%) received antihypertensive medication at any point during hospitalization and 28.9% of 152 survivors (n = 44) received antihypertensive medication at discharge, although in 45.5% (n = 20) of patients receiving antihypertensive medication, the indication for antihypertensive medication was myocardial hypertrophy or frequency control. BP was significantly higher in ECMO compared to non-ECMO patients, despite a similar incidence of arterial hypertension in both groups (13.8% vs. 10.1%, p = 0.473). Non-isolated CDH, formula feeding, and minimal creatinine in the first week of life were significantly associated with arterial hypertension on univariate analysis. Following multivariate analysis, only minimal creatinine remained independently associated with arterial hypertension. Conclusion: This study demonstrates a moderately high incidence of arterial hypertension in CDH infants at discharge and an independent association of creatinine values with arterial hypertension. Physicians should be aware of this risk and include regular BP measurements and test of renal function in CDH care and follow-up.What is Known:• Due to decreasing mortality, morbidity is increasing in surviving CDH patients.• Pulmonary hypertension and cardiac dysfunction are well-known cardiovascular comorbidities of CDH.What is New:• There is a moderately high incidence of arterial hypertension in CDH infants at discharge even in a population with frequent treatment with antihypertensive medication.• A more complicated hospital course (ECMO, higher degree of PH, larger defect size) was associated with a higher risk for arterial hypertension.

SAT086 Early-onset HNF1B-MODY With Persistent Insulin Requirement In A 2-year-old Female

Abstract Disclosure: F. Ighalo: None. S.R. Kelly: None. M. Tosur: None. M.E. Craven: None. Introduction: Diabetes related to HNF1B pathogenic variants or deletions (maturity-onset diabetes of the young 5 [MODY 5]) typically presents in adolescence or early adulthood, with a median age of 20 years. Bustamante et al. previously described two patients with 17q12 deletion encompassing HNF1B presenting with diabetes and pre-diabetes before the age of 3, who were managed with dietary intervention alone without insulin requirement. This case describes a 2-year-old diagnosed with HNF1B-MODY after developing hyperglycemia in the setting of an acute illness, who continued to require insulin therapy following recovery. Clinical Case: A 2-year-old female with a history of recurrent viral infections and failure to thrive was admitted to the intensive care unit in hypovolemic shock due to hemolytic uremic syndrome due to Shiga toxin. On hospital day 7, while on supraphysiologic steroid doses, she developed hyperglycemia with glucoses above 600 mg/dL. She required an insulin drip to maintain blood glucoses between 100 and 200 mg/dL. Her four-month hospital stay was complicated by cardiogenic shock requiring extracorporeal mechanical oxygenation, renal failure requiring hemodialysis, respiratory failure resulting in a tracheostomy, and dysphagia resulting in a gastrostomy tube. During this time, she continued to require insulin despite being weaned off steroids and transitioning from total parenteral nutrition to gastrostomy tube feeds. Her hemoglobin A1c one month post-diagnosis was 4.9%, and continued to rise to 6.6% and 7.6% at 3 and 4 months post-diagnosis, respectively. Testing for islet autoantibodies was negative. A chromosomal microarray analysis revealed a micro-deletion in chromosome 17q12 that included the HNF1B gene. MRI showed a near total absent pancreas, and multiple small cysts scattered throughout both kidneys. She also had fecal elastase levels in the insufficient range (135 mcg/g, normal &amp;gt;200 mcg/g). Six weeks after the start of insulin drip, she was transitioned from an insulin drip to subcutaneous insulin injections, and eventually placed on an insulin pump prior to discharge. With continued clinical improvement, her insulin doses decreased, but she was not able to come off insulin completely. She had gradual decline in her insulin requirements from 1.0 units/kg/day down to 0.1 units/kg/day at time of discharge. Her current insulin requirement at 6 months post-diagnosis is 0.2 units/kg/day. Conclusion: This case represents the rare development of diabetes before adolescence in HNF1B-MODY, and one of the most severe presentations seen in a prepubertal child requiring persistent insulin therapy at 6 months post-diagnosis. Potential contribution of complicated hospital course on persistent insulin requirement in the setting of 17q12 micro-deletion cannot be excluded. Presentation: Saturday, June 17, 2023

Rapid genome diagnosis of alveolar capillary dysplasia leading to treatment in a child with respiratory and cardiac failure.

Alveolar capillary dysplasia (ACD) is a fatal disorder that typically presents in the neonatal period with refractory hypoxemia and pulmonary hypertension. Lung biopsy is traditionally required to establish the diagnosis. We report a 22-mo-old male who presented with anemia, severe pulmonary hypertension, and right heart failure. He had a complicated hospital course resulting in cardiac arrest and requirement for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Computed tomography of the chest showed a heterogenous pattern of interlobular septal thickening and pulmonary edema. The etiology of his condition was unknown, lung biopsy was contraindicated because of his medical fragility, and discussions were held to move to palliative care. Rapid whole-genome sequencing (rWGS) was performed. In 2 d it resulted, revealing a novel FOXF1 gene pathogenic variant that led to the presumptive diagnosis of atypical ACD. Cases of atypical ACD have been reported with survival in patients using medical therapy or lung transplantation. Based on the rWGS diagnosis and more favorable potential of atypical ACD, aggressive medical treatment was pursued. The patient was discharged home after 67 d in the hospital; he is currently doing well more than 30 mo after his initial presentation with only one subsequent hospitalization and no requirement for lung transplantation. Our case reveals the potential for use of rWGS in a critically ill child in which the diagnosis is unknown. rWGS and other advanced genetic tests can guide clinical management and expand our understanding of atypical ACD and other conditions.

Consultation-Liaison Case Conference: Suicidal Ideation in a Patient at the End-of-Life.

Psychiatric comorbidities are common among patients approaching the end of life, often necessitating the involvement of consultation-liaison psychiatrists. We present the case of a patient with advanced metastatic prostate cancer and a complicated hospital course who made suicidal remarks and requested a hastened death. This common and challenging clinical scenario requires a multidisciplinary approach. In this article, experts in consultation psychiatry, palliative care, and psycho-oncology describe helpful diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for such cases. The key learning points are the differential diagnoses in end-of-life patients endorsing suicidal ideation, the psychiatric management of oncological and palliative care patients, the implementation of a safe discharge plan, and the role of the consultation-liaison psychiatrist in hospice care.

A Cluster of Neuroinvasive Adenovirus Infections on a College Campus: Case Series.

We present six adenovirus cases that emerged from a cluster of respiratory illnesses within a college population. Two patients required intensive care with complicated hospital courses and experienced residual symptoms. Four additional patients were evaluated in the emergency department (ED) with two additional diagnoses of neuroinvasive disease. These cases represent the first known occurrences of neuroinvasive adenovirus infections in healthy adults. An individual presented to the ED with fever, altered mental status, and seizures after being found unresponsive in his apartment. His presentation was concerning for significant central nervous system pathology. Shortly after his arrival, a second individual presented with similar symptoms. Both required intubation and admission to a critical care setting. Over a 24-hour period, four additional individuals presented to the ED with moderate severity symptoms. All six individuals tested positive for adenovirus in their respiratory secretions. A provisional diagnosis of neuroinvasive adenovirus was made after consultation with infectious diseases. This cluster of cases appears to represent the first known reported diagnosis of neuroinvasive adenovirus in healthy young individuals. Our cases were also unique in demonstrating a significant spectrum of disease severity. Over 80 individuals in the broader college community ultimately tested positive for adenovirus in respiratory samples. As respiratory viruses continue to challenge our healthcare systems, new spectrums of disease are being discovered. We believe clinicians should be aware of the potential severity of neuroinvasive adenovirus disease.

Home discharge location is safest following fracture of the hip.

To determine the factors associated with discharge location in patients with hip fractures and whether home discharge was associated with a lower readmission and complication rate. Hip fracture patients who presented to our academic medical center for operative management of a hip fracture were enrolled into an IRB-approved hip fracture database. Radiographs, demographics, and injury details were recorded at the time of presentation. Patients were grouped based upon discharge disposition: home (with or without home services), acute rehabilitation facility (ARF), or sub-acute rehabilitation facility (SAR). The cohorts differed in marital status, with a greater proportion of patients discharged to home being married (51.7% vs. 43.8% vs. 34.1%) (P < 0.05). Patients discharged to home were less likely to require an assistive device (P < 0.05). Patients discharged to home experienced fewer post-operative complications (P < 0.05) and had lower readmission rates (P < 0.05). Being married was associated with an increased likelihood of discharge to home (OR = 1.679, CI = 1.391-2.028, P < 0.001). Being enrolled in Medicare/Medicaid was associated with decreased odds of discharge to home (OR = 0.563, CI = 0.457-0.693, P < 0.001). Use of an assistive device was associated with decreased odds of discharge to home (OR = 0.398, CI = 0.326-0.468, P < 0.001). Increases in CCI (OR = 0.903, CI = 0.846-0.964, P = 0.002) and number of inpatient complications (OR = 0.708, CI = 0.532-0.943, P = 0.018) were associated with decreased odds of home discharge. Hip fracture patients discharged to home were healthier and more functional at baseline, and also less likely to have had a complicated hospital course. Those discharged to home also had lower rates of readmission and post-operative complications. III.

Abstract #1408214: Severe Hypernatremia Due to Central Diabetes Insipidus with Adipsia: Challenges in Management

Hypernatremia (serum sodium >145meq/L) is independently associated with increased mortality as high as 40-60%. Mortality correlates with the rapidity of the rise in sodium and the degree of severity. Central Diabetes Insipidus (DI) associated with adipsia pose a unique management challenge, leading to recurrent hospital admissions due to hypernatremia. We report, a patient with Central DI who presented with severe hypernatremia following desmopressin non-compliance and inadequate water intake. A 25-year female with a past history of obstructive hydrocephalous underwent ventriculoperitoneal shunt revision and had a complicated hospital course including new onset Central DI. The patient was discharged on desmopressin and a serum sodium of 148 meq/L. She presented to the hospital 3 days later with altered mentation, dehydration, and a heart rate of 124bmp. Other vital signs were stable. CT head showed no acute intracranial abnormalities. Labs showed: serum sodium 190meq/L, serum osmolality 393mOsm/kg, urine sodium 44mEq/L, and urine osmolality 878mEq/L. She initially received IV isotonic fluid, and IV DDAVP, and later started on hypotonic fluid and oral DDAVP. Labs were monitored every 6 hours. The patient didn’t have a sense of thirst, didn’t like the taste of water, and had a suboptimal response to oral DDAVP. Multiple measures were taken to stabilize her serum sodium: switched to DDAVP Nasal spray, placed alarms on her cell phone as a reminder to drink water, flavored powders were used to make the water palatable, and provided education on the importance of DDAVP, adequate water intake, and outpatient follow-ups. The patient was safely discharged home after demonstrating the ability to maintain normal serum sodium on oral fluid intake and self-administered nasal DDAVP. Thirst is a critical adaptive mechanism to protect against hypernatremia. Intense thirst may be present initially, but it dissipates as hypernatremia progresses and is absent in patients with adipsia. Destruction or improper functioning of osmoreceptors in the hypothalamus that controls the thirst mechanism can result in adipsia; this may result from a congenital malformation or acquired as in the case of stroke, trauma, or infection. It was most likely secondary to multiple intracranial procedures in our patient. This case also highlights cerebral adaptation to chronic hypernatremia. Brain shrinkage is countered by an adaptive response initiated promptly and consists of solute gain (initial uptake of sodium and potassium, followed by the later accumulation of osmolytes; mainly myoinositol and the amino acid glutamine) by the brain that tends to restore lost water. This response leads to the normalization of brain volume and accounts for the milder symptoms of hypernatremia that develops slowly, as seen in this patient. In conclusion, patients with Central DI associated with adipsia can pose a significant management challenge. This case highlights the importance of addressing all the barriers that affect patients’ compliance with DDAVP and ensuring adequate hydration to prevent recurrent hospital admission and associated morbidity and mortality.

Acute Spontaneous Colonic Perforation in a Case of Newly Confirmed Scleroderma: Case Report.

Scleroderma is a group of autoimmune diseases that principally affects the skin, blood vessels, muscles, and viscera. One of the more well-known subgroups of scleroderma is the limited cutaneous form of the multisystem connective tissue disorder known as CREST (calcinosis, Raynaud phenomenon, esophageal dysmotility, sclerodactyly, and telangiectasis) syndrome. In this report, we present a case of a spontaneous colonic bowel perforation in a patient with incomplete features of CREST. Our patient underwent a complicated hospital course involving broad-spectrum antibiotic coverage, surgical hemicolectomy, and immunosuppressives. She was eventually discharged home with a return to functional baseline status after esophageal dysmotility confirmation via manometry. Physicians managing patients with scleroderma ensuing to an emergency department encounter must anticipate the multitude of complications that can occur, as was seen in our patient. The threshold for pursuing imaging and additional tests, in addition to admission, should be relatively low, given the extremely high rates of complications and mortality. Early multidisciplinary involvement with infectious disease, rheumatology, surgery, and other respective specialties is crucial for patient outcome optimization.

The burden of heart failure in cardiac intensive care unit: a prospective 7years analysis.

The profiles of patients at cardiac intensive care units (CICU) have evolved towards a patient population with an increasing number of co-morbid medical conditions and acute heart failure (HF). The current study was designed to illustrate the burden of HF patients admitted to CICU, and evaluate patient characteristics, in-hospital course and outcomes of CICU patients with HF compared with patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). A prospective study including all consecutive patients admitted to the CICU at a tertiary medical centre between 2014 and 2020. The main outcome was a direct comparison between HF and ACS patients in processes of care, resource use, and outcomes during CICU hospitalization. A secondary analysis compared ischaemic versus non-ischaemic HF aetiology. Adjusted analysis evaluated parameters associated with prolonged hospitalization. The cohort included 7674 patients with a total annual CICU admissions of 1028-1145 patients. HF diagnosis patients represented 13-18% of the annual CICU admissions and were significantly older with higher incidence of multiple co-morbidities compared with patients with ACS. HF patients also required more intensive therapies and demonstrated higher incidence of acute complications as compared with ACS patients. Length of stay at the CICU was significantly longer among HF patients compared with patients with ACS (either STEMI or NSTEMI) (6.2±4.3 vs. 4.1±2.5 vs. 3.5±2.1, respectively, P<0.001). HF patients represented a disproportionately higher amount of total CICU patient days during the study period, as the total length of hospitalization of HF patients was 44-56% out of the total cumulative days in CICU of patients with ACS every year. In hospital mortality rates were also significantly higher among patients with HF compared with STEMI or NSTEMI (4.2% vs. 3.1% vs. 0.7%, respectively, P<0.001). Despite several differences in baseline characteristics between patients with ischaemic versus non-ischaemic HF, which can be attributed mainly to disease aetiology, hospitalization length and outcomes were similar among the groups regardless of HF aetiology. In multivariable analysis for the risk of prolonged hospitalization in the CICU adjusted to potential significant co-morbidities associated with poor outcomes, HF was found to be an independent and significant parameter associated with the risk of prolonged hospitalization with an OR of 3.5 (95% CI 2.9-4.1, P<0.001). Patients with HF in CICU have higher severity of illness with a prolonged and complicated hospital course, all of which can substantially increase the burden on clinical resources.

Healthcare trajectory of critically ill patients with necrotizing soft tissue infections: a multicenter retrospective cohort study using the clinical data warehouse of Greater Paris University Hospitals

BackgroundNecrotizing skin and soft tissue infections (NSTIs) are rare but serious and rapidly progressive infections characterized by necrosis of subcutaneous tissue, fascia and even muscle. The care pathway of patients with NSTIs is poorly understood. A better characterization of the care trajectory of these patients and a better identification of patients at risk of a complicated evolution, requiring prolonged hospitalization, multiple surgical re-interventions, or readmission to the intensive care unit (ICU), is an essential prerequisite to improve their care. The main objective of this study is to obtain large-scale data on the care pathway of these patients. We performed a retrospective multicenter observational cohort study in 13 Great Paris area hospitals, including patients hospitalized between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2019 in the ICU for surgically confirmed NSTIs.Results170 patients were included. The median duration of stay in ICU and hospital was 8 (3–17) and 37 (14–71) days, respectively. The median time from admission to first surgical debridement was 1 (0–2) day but 69.9% of patients were re-operated with a median of 1 (0–3) additional debridement. Inter-hospital transfer was necessary in 52.4% of patients. 80.2% of patients developed organ failures during the course of ICU stay with 51.8% of patients requiring invasive mechanical ventilation, 77.2% needing vasopressor support and 27.7% renal replacement therapy. In-ICU and in-hospital mortality rates were 21.8% and 28.8%, respectively. There was no significant difference between patients with abdomino-perineal NSTIs (n = 33) and others (n = 137) in terms of in-hospital or ICU mortality. Yet, immunocompromised patients (n = 43) showed significantly higher ICU and in-hospital mortality rates than non-immunocompromised patients (n = 127) (37.2% vs. 16.5%, p = 0.009, and 53.5% vs. 20.5%, p < 0.001). Factors associated with a complicated course were the presence of a polymicrobial infection (adjusted odds ratio [aOR = 3.18 (1.37–7.35); p = 0.007], of a bacteremia [aOR = 3.29 (1.14–9.52); p = 0.028] and a higher SAPS II score [aOR = 1.05 (1.02–1.07); p < 0.0001]. 62.3% of patients were re-hospitalized within 6 months.ConclusionIn this retrospective multicenter study, we showed that patients with NSTI required complex management and are major consumers of care. Two-thirds of them underwent a complicated hospital course, associated with a higher SAPS II score, a polymicrobial NSTI and a bacteremia.

Abstract 13836: Factors Associated With a Complicated Hospital Course in Patients With Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: A Report of the iSCAD Registry

Introduction: Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a cause of acute coronary syndrome in younger patients. Though associated with lower short and long-term mortality, there is still a need to identify the subset of patients who are at a higher risk of adverse events or a more complex hospital course. Methods: Using data from the iSCAD Registry, a multicenter registry of patients with SCAD, univariate and multivariable logistic regression models were created to assess the association between factors related to the index admission and a complicated hospital course. A complicated hospital course was defined as the occurrence of either a recurrent myocardial infarction (MI), cerebrovascular accident (CVA), a new arrhythmia, heart failure requiring diuretics, ≥ 2 angiograms performed, or a hospital admission of more than 5 days. The multivariable logistic regression model was developed using a backward selection approach with exit criteria set at p &gt;0.2. Patients presenting with cardiac arrest were excluded. Results: Of the 414 patients included, 159 patients (38.4%) had a complicated hospital course: 76 patients had a prolonged admission, 27 had a recurrent MI, 1 had a CVA, 39 had an arrhythmia, 13 had heart failure requiring diuretics and 72 had ≥ 2 angiograms in the index admission. The final model showed that patients who had structural complications related to MI, fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD), or a history of cardiomyopathy were more likely to experience a complicated hospital course (Table). Finally, patients on anticoagulation were at a higher risk of having the composite outcome but this may be secondary to the indication for anticoagulation. Conclusions: The presence of structural complications related to MI, a diagnosis of FMD, or a history of cardiomyopathy were associated with an increased risk of a complicated hospital course related to SCAD. Identification of risk factors for a complex inpatient stay may help to tailor the acute care of SCAD patients.

A RARE CASE OF ACUTE PULMONARY HISTOPLASMOSIS FOLLOWING COVID-19 INFECTION

SESSION TITLE: COVID-19 Case Report Posters 3SESSION TYPE: Case Report PostersPRESENTED ON: 10/19/2022 12:45 pm - 01:45 pmINTRODUCTION: The most reported fungal infections in patients with COVID-19 include aspergillosis, invasive candidiasis, and mucormycosis. We hereby present a case of a male who developed acute pulmonary histoplasmosis (APH) after COVID-19 infection.CASE PRESENTATION: 51-year-old male with PMHx of COVID-19 infection 3 weeks ago presenting with worsening shortness of breath. Patient had a complicated hospital course with COVID-19 treated with high doses of methylprednisolone. Patient was local to Arizona and lived on a ranch with livestock. CT chest suggestive of multilobar pneumonia and bilateral pleural effusions (Image 1). Coccidiomycosis serology came back negative. Urinary Histoplasma galactomannan antigen came back positive. The diagnosis of APH after COVID-19 infection was established. Patient was started on voriconazole. His symptoms significantly improved. Patient was discharged to skilled nursing facility with outpatient infectious disease follow-up.DISCUSSION: The current literature on APH in the setting of COVID-19 infection is limited. The few proposed mechanisms are: 1. Liberal use of high dose steroids in COVID-19 leading to reactivation of latent H. Capsulatum. 2. Systemic inflammation in COVID-19 causes interstitial lung damage permitting conidia to proliferate leading to acute infection. The Histoplasma urine antigen test is highly sensitive in the diagnosis of APH, especially in immunocompromised patients like our patient. With this case we would like to increase awareness of the possibility of rare fungal infections like APH in patients with COVID-19, as timely diagnosis and appropriate management can lead to improved outcomes.CONCLUSIONS: Rare fungal infections following COVID-19 have been documented and timely diagnosis and management are imperative to improve patient outcomes.Reference #1: Macedo, Priscila M, et al. APH following COVID-19. Case Report J.Fungi 2021DISCLOSURES: No relevant relationships by Ali Rajano disclosure on file for Yamin Saddouk;No relevant relationships by Parita SoniNo relevant relationships by Lyndie Wilkins Parker SESSION TITLE: COVID-19 Case Report Posters 3 SESSION TYPE: Case Report Posters PRESENTED ON: 10/19/2022 12:45 pm - 01:45 pm INTRODUCTION: The most reported fungal infections in patients with COVID-19 include aspergillosis, invasive candidiasis, and mucormycosis. We hereby present a case of a male who developed acute pulmonary histoplasmosis (APH) after COVID-19 infection. CASE PRESENTATION: 51-year-old male with PMHx of COVID-19 infection 3 weeks ago presenting with worsening shortness of breath. Patient had a complicated hospital course with COVID-19 treated with high doses of methylprednisolone. Patient was local to Arizona and lived on a ranch with livestock. CT chest suggestive of multilobar pneumonia and bilateral pleural effusions (Image 1). Coccidiomycosis serology came back negative. Urinary Histoplasma galactomannan antigen came back positive. The diagnosis of APH after COVID-19 infection was established. Patient was started on voriconazole. His symptoms significantly improved. Patient was discharged to skilled nursing facility with outpatient infectious disease follow-up. DISCUSSION: The current literature on APH in the setting of COVID-19 infection is limited. The few proposed mechanisms are: 1. Liberal use of high dose steroids in COVID-19 leading to reactivation of latent H. Capsulatum. 2. Systemic inflammation in COVID-19 causes interstitial lung damage permitting conidia to proliferate leading to acute infection. The Histoplasma urine antigen test is highly sensitive in the diagnosis of APH, especially in immunocompromised patients like our patient. With this case we would like to increase awareness of the possibility of rare fungal infections like APH in patients with COVID-19, as timely diagnosis and appropriate management can lead to improved outcomes. CONCLUSIONS: Rare fungal infections following COVID-19 have been documented and timely diagnosis and management are imperative to improve patient outcomes. Reference #1: Macedo, Priscila M, et al. APH following COVID-19. Case Report J.Fungi 2021 DISCLOSURES: No relevant relationships by Ali Raja no disclosure on file for Yamin Saddouk; No relevant relationships by Parita Soni No relevant relationships by Lyndie Wilkins Parker

SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT OF SEVERE ADENOVIRUS PNEUMONIA WITH CIDOFOVIR IN A IMMUNOCOMPETENT PATIENT

SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT OF SEVERE ADENOVIRUS PNEUMONIA WITH CIDOFOVIR IN A IMMUNOCOMPETENT PATIENT

FROM ALL LUNG TO ALL AIR: A CASE OF IATROGENIC FUNCTIONAL PNEUMONECTOMY

FROM ALL LUNG TO ALL AIR: A CASE OF IATROGENIC FUNCTIONAL PNEUMONECTOMY

S2620 Marginal Artery of Drummond Pseudoaneurysm Masquerading as Fistulous Tract Resulting in Recurrent Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Introduction: The mortality rate of patients hospitalized with a lower gastrointestinal bleed has been reported at 1.1% in the United States from 2005 to 2014. Pseudoaneurysms, typically associated with pancreatitis, have been described in case reports as a rare condition with a small subset presenting as gastrointestinal bleeding. Our study describes a rare case of recurrent lower gastrointestinal bleeding diagnosed as a pseudoaneurysm by endoscopy and angiography. Case Description/Methods: A 38-year-old male presented to our facility from a long-term care facility with hematochezia and blood clots per gastrostomy-jejunostomy. He had recently been hospitalized for severe coronavirus disease 2019 with a complicated hospital course in the intensive care unit including necrotizing pancreatitis with an abdominal drain, multiple secondary infections, tracheostomy, and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy-jejunostomy. On previous hospitalization, he was found to have a small pseudoaneurysm of the gastroduodenal artery and received embolization of the gastroduodenal and gastroepiploic arteries at that time. During transport to our hospital, he was noted to have tachycardia, hypotension requiring norepinephrine, and was transfused one unit of red blood cells. Hemoglobin at this time was 7.5 g/dl after transfusion. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy was completed and showed a gastrojejunostomy tube in the expected location but was noted to be tight to the mucosa, which was pale in appearance. Flexible sigmoidoscopy revealed localized areas of edematous and erythematous mucosa with some associated oozing throughout the sigmoid colon. Repeat evaluation was completed one week later due to recurrent hematochezia. Colonoscopy was performed with identification of an apparent fistulous tract in the sigmoid colon located at 35 cm. Computed tomography angiography localized a pseudoaneurysm arising from the marginal artery of Drummond just proximal to its anastomosis with the ascending branch of the left colic artery and was successfully embolized. Discussion: Pseudoaneurysms, such as the one described in this case, have been shown to be associated with pancreatitis and can result if a pseudocyst involves adjacent vasculature. Gastrointestinal bleeding is a rare presentation of this condition. However, this case highlights the importance of repeat colonoscopy and angiography in the setting of a lower gastrointestinal bleed of unknown etiology.